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Inscription, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1981–1952 B.C.
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Inscription, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I
  • Artist: E. Harold Jones
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12
  • Reign: reign of Amenemhat I
  • Date: ca. 1981–1952 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery
  • Medium: Tempera on paper
  • Dimensions: facsimile: h. 39.5 cm (15 9/16 in); w. 74.5 cm (29 5/16 in), scale 1:1, framed: h. 41.9 cm (16 1/2 in); w. 76.2 cm (30 in)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
  • Object Number: INST.1979.2.24
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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